Dr Emile J Dillon, War Writer, Dead" was the main headline on a New York Times article published on June 10, 1933. "Former Correspondent of the London Telegraph: Noted as Scholarly Journalist," a secondary headline recorded. An obituary in the Irish Independent described Dillon as 'a famous figure' who had once been 'the best-informed man in Europe.'
"There's a version of the Beatles story in which there'd be no 'Let It Be' or 'Abbey Road' without Yoko. During the writing and recording of those albums, John had a foot out the door."
This biography of the 13th-century theologian, penned by one of the foremost experts on Aquinas, offers deep insight into his life and legacy. It sets itself apart through the author's impressive expertise and its approachable, informal writing style, making Aquinas's life and ideas accessible to a wider audience.